Aloha … from BethCGifford seeking applicants for
Philip Levesque grant by Feb. 5
RANDOLPH, Jan. 7, 2010 – Nonprofit community organizations have an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 grant.
Gifford Medical Center is seeking applications for the annual Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award – a grant established in memory of the hospital’s late administrator.
Applications for the $1,000 grant are due to the hospital by Feb. 5.
The grant was established by Gifford’s Board of Trustees in 1994 in memory of Levesque, Gifford’s beloved president and chief executive officer from 1973-1994.
The award is given annually to an agency or organization involved in the arts, health, community development, education or the environment in Gifford’s service area in recognition of Levesque’s commitment to the White River Valley.
“Community organizations fitting this description are encouraged to apply,” said Ashley Lincoln, Gifford director of development, marketing and public relations.
“Phil was an admired leader who was committed to community service and improving our area. We’re excited to be able to carry on his legacy through this grant,” Lincoln added.
The hospital first awarded the grant in 1995. Past recipients include the Rochester Area Food Shelf; the South Royalton School’s Recycle, Compost and Volunteer Program; the Bluebird Recovery Program; Kimball Library in Randolph; Bethel’s Project Playground; Chelsea’s Little League field; the Rochester Chamber Music Society; the Royalton Memorial Library; the Tunbridge Library; the White River Craft Center; Safeline; Interfaith Caregivers; and the Chelsea Family Center.
A committee of hospital staff and Levesque’s family will review the applications and choose a winner. The announcement of the 2010 grant recipient will be made at Gifford’s Annual Meeting on March 6 at the hospital.
Contact Lincoln at (802) 728-2380 or alincoln@giffordmed.org for application guidelines or download the application guidelines here. Send completed applications by Feb. 5 to The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Fund, Development Office, 44. S. Main St., Randolph, VT 05060.